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Synopsis of the Friday Sermon)

Nizaam e Jama’at

With reference to verse 59 of Surah Al Nisa (4:59) Huzuraba delivered
a most sombre and admonitory Friday Sermon from France on the subject of compliance
with the Administrative System of the Community (Nizaam e Jama’at).

Huzuraba said it is not as if he senses a whiff of defiance or a problem, rather
he stated that at times some materialistic or ill-informed people create a
situation that is contrary to the dignity of the Community. It can influence
the young and the new converts; furthermore despite the fact that the Nizaam
of the Community is firmly established along with Khilafat, we need to periodically
remind ourselves of its regulations, hence the sermon.

Firstly, Huzuraba said, we take guidance from the Holy Qur’an which directs
people to choose and elect people in authority from among those who are worthy
with due care and with prayer. During the election procedure it is important
to adhere to exclude those who are excluded by the Nizaam for whatever reason.

Paying tribute to the sincerity of the French Jama’at Huzuraba explained
that no one should assume that because his sermon was being delivered from
France that there had been an incidence in the country. He said matters relating
to the subject had been raised in a city of another western country.

Huzuraba said no office within the Community is the birthright of an individual,
rather if one is given the chance to serve that is a grace of Allah. Therefore
not even a hint of canvassing either from a person himself or his/her friends
is permitted. If it comes to the knowledge of the Nizaam that this has taken
place, that particular person is not allowed to participate in the election
process. These elections are purely to choose people to serve for the sake
of Allah. Once these people are chosen they should honour their election endeavouring
with all their capabilities and time, based on complete justice and selfless
intentions.

The office-holders have an immense responsibility towards the Community in
general. They ought to consider themselves foremost in adapting the Quranic
injunction of suppressing anger and pardoning others (3:135). They need to
inculcate absolute humility and not show any sign of irritability or arrogance,
reforming others through counsel. Huzuraba said that the central and auxiliary
office-holders of the Community through out the world needed to bring about
a change in their attitude. In particular complaints are made about Lajna from
its younger members and the new converts.

All office-holders should have the spirit to listen to complaints made against
themselves and their friends and family and if they do not have what it takes
then they ought to relinquish the obligation. Each person who ‘leads’ is
required to serve in the manner of a servant and this needs to be apparent
in each and every deed of theirs. Huzuraba said all office-holders should be
mindful that they are a part of the administration of the Khalifa of the day
and therefore are his representatives. Their thought-process should be in line
with that of the Khalifa.

Huzuraba elucidated the subject with reference to several Ahadith.

Huzuraba counselled office-holders to greet others with a smiling and cheerful
manner. He remarked that some people sitting in offices have a very stern look
about them. Huzuraba also observed that office-holders should not waste others
time and should keep the appointments made.

Huzuraba said it is the task of the office-holders throughout the world to personally
hold the missionaries and those who have dedicated their lives in respect and
deference as well as promote this outlook among the Community in general. The
office-holders need to have great regard for life-devotees and ensure that
all their needs are met. Although the Waqf e Nau scheme shall make many future
missionaries, Huzuraba feels that perhaps their number is not adequate. He enjoined
therefore to hold those who have dedicated their lives in great esteem within
the Community so that the future generations are inspired to join in. Addressing
the life-devotees and missionaries he said that it is immaterial whether the
world appreciates the covenant that they have made in the way of Allah, they
are representatives of the Khalifa for the education and training within the
administrative system of the Community and to take the message of Islam to
the world and that the Khalifa is depending on them. Therefore they ought to
completely forsake the worldly element from their hearts, bearing up everything
with courage and fortitude, Allah shall facilitate arrangements for them.

Addressing the Community in general Huzuraba said the higher the standards of
the Community in general are, the more it will be reflective among the office
holders. He enjoined to demonstrate high standards of obedience to ensure that
the next generations will in future make office-holder of high morals. Some
people claim that such and such office-holder is a flawed person therefore
they can only obey the Khalifa; Huzuraba remarked that unless the entire Nizaam
is obeyed one cannot obey the Khalifa in spirit. However, Huzuraba said that
if one observes something that needs to be reported, they should do so and
then draw back. Huzuraba likened it as ignorance when some people claim that
they are unable to tolerate certain situations and therefore turn away from
the Community. He said one ought to observe patience and pray in all situations.

Huzuraba said if people and the office-holders paid the dues of
each other for the sake of Allah and for the dignity of the Community then
Allah would bless
us. Huzuraba said with Allah’s grace the Khilafat Ahmadiyya
is going to be established forever and that he has daily experiences of Allah’s
grace and succour and observes illustrations of the earnest sincerity of people
of
the Community who demonstrate a great spirit of sacrifice. He said to the Community
that if they pray and act on the teachings of Islam on every level, observing
humility and sincerity, if they hold on to the Jama’at as taught by the
Holy Prophet they shall have no fear

Huzuraba concluded on the following excerpt from the writings of
the Promised Messiah:

"Ensure that there is not any sort of impurity, derision and mockery
in your gatherings. Walk on the earth good-heartedly, genially and righteously.
Remember that each evil is not worth contending with therefore it is essential
that you inculcate the habit of forgiveness and pardon for most of the time.
Employ patience and forbearance and do not assault another in an unwarranted
way and contain your strong emotions. If there is a discussion or a religious
dialogue, conduct it with gentle speech and in a civilized manner. If someone
behaves ignorantly, pay your regards and promptly leave such an assembly. You
shall be identified by observance of five daily prayers and your moral demeanour.
One who has a propensity towards iniquity cannot stay firm on this advice.”